Ellen Ullman

Cooper City, FL USA
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Professional Experience

If it's about edtech, I'm your writer! From 1:1s to sustainability on college campuses, I cover it all. I produce a monthly newsletter for K-12 tech directors, write for a variety of magazines and websites, and also write education-focused blogs, eBooks, case studies, and marketing material.

Expertise

Content Editor (online)
16 Years
Editor
20 Years
Writer
20 Years

Specialty

Education
8 Years
Lifestyle
15 Years
Technology
15 Years

Industries


Magazine - Large Consumer/National magazines
10 Years
Magazine - Trade magazines/publications (B2B)
20 Years
Association publication
10 Years

Total Media Industry Experience

26 Years

Media Client List (# assignments last 2 yrs)

Cooking Light magazine (10+), Technology & Learning magazine (10+), Community College Journal (10+)

Corporate Client List (# assignments last 2 yrs)

software and hardware companies (6-10), PR firms (3-5), ASCD and other education nonprofits (3-5)

Other Work History

technology editor at Working Woman, senior associate editor at FamilyPC, news editor at Small Business Computing

Computer Skills

Word, HTML, Quark, InDesign

Associations

MediaBistro's Avant Guild

Showcase

Business Writing Samples

The New Literacy of Film
(Sony/Technology & Learning 5/1/2009)
Sony is helping the Jacob Burns Film Center/Media Art Lab in NY's Westchester County teach 15,000 school children about filmmaking, media literacy, and other vital 21st-century skills.
Case Study: Revitalizing a Michigan School District through Differentiated Instruction
(ASCD 2/1/2012)
How a Michigan district worked with ASCD to provide professional development to teachers to improve teaching and learning
Bringing Lessons to Life
(Discovery Education/Scholastic Administrator 11/1/2005)
How teachers use Discovery Education's products in their classes.

Newsletter Articles

Help! I'm a New Principal
(ASCD Education Update 10/1/2010)
Making the leap from the classroom to the principal's office can feel daunting. To make the transition a bit easier, experts offer some words of wisdom from their early days as administrators.
How To Plan Effective Lessons
(ASCD's Education Update 10/1/2011)
Practical tips for planning engaging lessons that will help your students retain more of what they learn
Developing Self-Motivated, Lifelong Learners
(ASCD Education Update 4/1/2012)
According to the experts, teachers can take several steps to encourage students to take ownership of their learning.
Community reflects on leadership guru Roueche as he reitres
(Community College Times 4/2/2012)
How to Be an Effective Leader During Change
(ASCD Education Update 10/1/2012)
When implementing massive change, leaders must act strategically, work collaboratively, and provide clear direction.
Providing Professional Development to Educators in Rural Areas
(ASCD Education Update 1/1/2010)
Teachers in remote areas face special challenges, including accessing high-quality PD that will enhance instruction.
Revitalizing local economies through business centers
(Community College Times 1/26/2011)
Community colleges and small business development centers are working together to provide classes, seminars, counseling and more to help revitalize their local economies.
Fighting Pell Grant fraud
(Community College Times 12/7/2011)
Community colleges are staying abreast of new tricks criminals use, especially when they involve technology.
Taking Advantage of Tough Times: Recruiting and Training New Teachers
(Education Update/ASCD 7/1/2009)
Studies indicate that many veteran teachers will retire over the next decade and new teachers aren't sticking around very long. To alleviate the challenge of recruiting and training new teachers to fill workforce gaps, several education programs are tapping career changers and using alternative certification routes to prepare them for the classroom.
Role Models: Mentoring Beginning Teachers
(ASCD's Education Update 7/1/2011)
Providing new teachers with formal mentors can greatly improve their chances of early success.
Supporting Struggling Teachers
(ASCD Education Update 4/1/2009)
A look at how administrators and districts can retrain underperforming teachers.

Magazine Articles

Follow the Leader
(Tech & Learning 5/1/2011)
How state associations help superintendents embrace tech.
Learning As a First Language
(Community College Journal 5/1/2009)
A look at how several community colleges are creating opportunities for immigrant students.
It Takes a Village
(District Administration 9/1/2009)
Iredell-Statesville (NC) Schools are a model for other districts looking to improve communication efforts.
Giving Back
(Community College Journal 3/1/2010)
Outstanding community-college alumni stress the importance of community and public service.
Teachers and Community Members Practice TLC with PLCs
(Edutopia magazine 2/1/2010)
Create a culture of collaboration and constant improvement with professional learning communities.
Tools & Tips for the Flipped Classroom
(Tech & Learning 5/1/2013)
How are teachers flipping their classes?
San Diego County Modernizes Housing Caseworkers' Travel
(Government Technology 1/1/2011)
When San Diego County implemented GPS routing for its caseworkers who inspect low-income housing, the benefits were plentiful and immediate.
Sustainability: Ideas for training the next generation of American workers
(Community College Journal 11/1/2009)
How community colleges are incorporating sustainability into all aspects of college life.
BYOT (Bring Your Own Technology)
(Tech & Learning 12/29/2009)
In a 1:1 laptop program in Michigan, students bring their own laptops to class.
Education Foundations Help Schools Offer More Services
(District Administration 6/1/2010)
If the Walnut Creek School District in Calif. needs extra funding, it turns to its education foundation.
The Migrant Workforce
(Community College Journal 1/1/2011)
Colleges aim to improve prospects for undocumented students.
BYOD and Security
(Tech & Learning 3/1/2011)
How do you protect students from themselves?
Now You See It
(Tech & Learning 5/1/2011)
Flat-panel displays vs. high-end projectors
The Pros & Cons of Open-Source Products
(Tech & Learning 4/1/2011)
Are open-source products a good fit for your district?
Get Smart About Phones
(Tech & Learning 9/1/2010)
Learn how a handful of groundbreaking schools are using smartphones in their classrooms.
How It's Done: Read All About It
(Tech & Learning 9/1/2010)
A rural school district uses various forms of software to improve literacy rates and get students reading.
Heads in the Cloud
(SchoolCIO 6/1/2011)
What does cloud computing really mean for your district?
Learning for Today's Leader: The changing state of community college training programs
(Community College Journal 7/1/2010)
A look at how schools of education are adapting to give college leaders the necessary tools to thrive in today's changing climate.
Lessons in Video
(University Business magazine 10/1/2009)
Web streaming isn't just for lecture capture. Learn how administrators are using it for everything from public relations to professional development.
The New One-to-One
(Tech & Learning 2/1/2011)
Welcome to the new world order of one-to-one computing. As administrators scramble to offer ubiquitous technology in their districts, the goal has moved away from one laptop for each lap to ... well ... a plethora of alternatives.
Laptop Lessons
(Tech & Learning 2/1/2011)
Which laptops are schools buying?
Talent Search
(Community College Journal 10/1/2014)
How to identify, develop, and empower future leaders within your ranks
School CIO: Lessons Learned
(Technology & Learning 9/1/2009)
Who says school IT (information technology) and IT (instructional technology) departments can't play nicely together? We surveyed both to find out how to make the interaction work.
The Social Media Network
(Community College Journal 1/1/2012)
Demand for workers with specialized online skills prompts colleges to develop new workforce training programs
How to Afford Interactive Whiteboards
(Tech & Learning 3/1/2011)
Capturing the Interest of AD/HD Students
(District Administration 4/1/2009)
How a partnership with Fairfax County (Va.) Public Schools and the local chapter of children and Adults with AD/HD is beneficial to both parties.

Web Articles

Rebuilding and Re-inventing Schools in Joplin, MO
(K-12 Blueprint 3/15/2013)
When disaster struck Joplin, leaders decided to reinvent the schools to be true 21st-century learning environments.
Pre-reading Sites for Toddlers
(Techlicious 9/1/2009)
This roundup features websites that help prepare young children for reading.
Finding the Right College
(Techlicious 10/26/2009)
A handful of websites can help kids find the right school.
Happy in New Berlin (WI) with a Hybrid 1:1/BYO Program
(K-12 Blueprint 11/27/2012)
Tech success at this rural Wisconsin district.
Irving ISD: A Longtime 1:1 District Takes on New Challenges
(K-12 Blueprint 10/27/2012)
PD is key to success in this Texas district
Technology and Education Reform
(K-12 Blueprint 2/21/2013)
How does technology fit into ed reform?
Websites that Help Kids Succeed in School
(Techlicious 1/15/2010)
Here's how to find the right sites to help your child with homework and learning.
What Does Project-Based Learning Really Look Like?
(K-12 Blueprint 1/10/2013)
Here's a look at the very innovative Nex+Gen Academy in Albuquerque

eBooks

Transforming Education
(SMART 6/1/2010)
Learn how classroom management software can help teachers turns classrooms into efficient, collaborative, 21st-century learners.
Preparing Young Children for a Lifetime of Learning
(SMART 3/1/2010)
This eBook provides information on an exciting new technology that allows teachers to reach different types of learners and promote the necessary skills each child needs to be successful.
Active Participation Is Key to Student Learning
(SMART 1/1/2011)
Student response systems help teachers turn classrooms into places where students are engaged, fulfilled, and in control of their learning.
Think Your Anti-Virus Protection Is Enough? Think Again.
(Faronics 8/1/2011)
Once, all you needed was anti-virus protection; today, that's not enough. To truly protect a computer network, you need several layers of protection.
Why Schools Need Wi-Fi
(Aerohive Networks 6/1/2011)
Schools need wireless networks to make the most of today's learning opportunities. This eBook provides insight on how to choose and use technology to create a better learning experience.

Newspaper Articles

Colleges continue to do more with less
(Community College Times 9/23/2010)
As community college enrollments continue to increase, many institutions are finding themselves at or near capacity. How are they serving their students' needs?
Considering teaming with for-profits?
(Community College Times 6/9/2010)
Accreditation, costs and contracts should be examined before partnering
Managing ever-increasing enrollments
(Community College Times 4/9/2010)
With community college enrollments at an all-time high, and funding decreasing by the day, how can schools make smarter decisions?

Bylined Articles

Changing a School Environment
(NAESP/Principal 5/1/2011)
How can one principal change a school around?